Three Siblings

3rd POV:

"Today, there will be no training session since you need a well deserve break after the trip." Lucy said.

"What? No training?" Alex tilted his head, confused.

"Spend time with your family, Alex. And while your injury is only on your face, it's better if you take a rest from training." Lucy nodded.

"Ah... Alright, just that..." Alex felt hesitant about what to say.

"That you want to improve your swordsmanship more?" Lucy closed her eyes and guessed.

"Yeah... I just feel like if we can improve our magic then wouldn't it be right if our swordsmanship improves beyond what normal swordsmanship can do? Not just relying on magic that we can be strong." Alex rubbed his head, he felt that he said something silly enough.

Lucy suddenly flicked his forehead, "Good... You aren't focusing only on magic but swordsmanship. However, you aren't ready yet, you are still a child." Lucy smirked as she shrugged.

"Ouch... What do you mean by that?! You didn't say if it's possible or not." Alex held his forehead in pain.

"Hmm... Maybe but let's hold that for now. You don't want to worry your mother again and get me in trouble, do you?" Lucy tightly grasped Alex's shoulder. Her scary eyes glare at Alex.

"Ahahaha! No, of course, no! It's just that I'm curious, that is all!" Alex shook his head and Lucy let go of his shoulder.

"I see then if there is nothing, I will take my leave." Lucy revert back to her usual expressionless face and left.

"Huh... so, there is more?" He look at his hand and clenched it with excitement.

1st POV: (Alex)

After master left, I decided to enter manor. There was nothing much to do right now; I just needed to rest and take a peaceful nap.

"Yo bro, want to guide me to take a look at Xyrus city?" A wild Arthur appeared.

"I refused." I blantly said.

"Why not? You aren't doing anything." Arthur huffed.

"Leave me alone, don't you see that I'm tired?" Vein mark appeared and I started to walk faster.

"Nah, don't we just spar a moment ago? And why did you suddenly change to your cold persona? Not cool at all." He started following me like a dog.

Why, of all times, did this jerk decide to ruin my relaxation time?If I snapped right now, then he would be frozen right now.

"Alex! Take your brother outside. He doesn't know much about Xyrus city and it's better if you are the one who guides him." I stopped my movement.

"You hear mother, let's not laze around?" I sighed at Arthur's cocky smile.

But yet, another comes.

"Brudaaaa!" A smol Ellie appeared.

I catch Ellie running and raise her up, "Ellie... Your brother is back."

I smiled as Ellie beamed when she saw me. She touched my scar and giggled, "Bruda is moree cool now!"

"Thanks lil sis but I am sure that you need to sleep now." I put her down and patted her head.

"No! I go wit bruda!" She tugged my shirt.

"Hmm, why not? Siblings hanging out together is fun, don't you think?" Arthur suggested.

I sighed once more, "Alright... Treats on me so only buy food and not anything else."

"Yay!" Ellie and Arthur both cheered.

I face-palmed in defeat.

'Right, this place will become more lively.' A faint smile on my face as I shook his head.

"Let's go. I have many places to show you." I picked Ellie up and put her on my arm.

Arthur happily followed me behind. His smile is genuine... He must really regret that he missed four years with us and know that I feel bad.

I am quite lucky, huh.

. . .

opened the door and the bell rang as we entered.

"How's business today, uncle?" I wave my hand as I greet him.

Uncle, the owner of this business. He is a macho man, but actually a friendly man. He made unique foods, and I gave him some recipes I knew from my past life. You can say that I'm a regular customer here.

"Ah, Alex and his little sister. The business is always well and I see that you brought someone." The uncle smiled as he welcomed us.

"Uncle!" Ellie beamed.

"My twin brother, Arthur Leywin. I chose to show him around as he had just returned home." I introduced Arthur to him.

"Hello, sir. Nice to meet you." He politely greeted him. Heh, noble.

"Hmm, It makes sense why you two look somewhat like... And also, what happened to your left eye?"

"Training accident... Anyway, three spaghetti please." I quickly changed the topic and order the food.

"Sure do." He shrugged, "I'll cook for ya three personally. Took seat there." He then left to the kitchen.

"Spaghetti?" Arthur asked.

"Well, noodles, if you know that, but yeah, with sauce." I explained.

"See it for yourself." I took a seat and sat down.

To be honest, I don't know much about spaghetti, but uncle is really a prodigy at cooking, and he somehow manages to recreate the perfect spaghetti I know. I just scribbled some notes I remember about spaghetti, so... don't kill me.

"Heeh, this is quite a fancy restaurant. Are you sure you have the money?"

"Don't worry, I got paid by my master, so I am not completely jobless like you." I smirked as I shows my pouch of gold.

"Eh... How nice it is to have a kind master."

I shrugged, "Kind... Getting beaten up for money and no rest at all. Master only gave me a break because she only felt like it."

"Huh? Well, I take-" But before Arthur can finish.

"But even then, it's true that she is kind. She is the one who guides me to be stronger, and because of her, I am a dark-yellow core mage." I smugly said.

"Hah? You are a yellow-core mage?" I can feel my smugness widen.

"Of course, there is no reason for me to lie. You better catch up or you will fall behind in terms of magic with me."

"Tch, I'll admit that I'm jealous that you progress more quickly, but I won't fall behind. At least to prevent our gap from getting any wider, I'll train harder."

"Heh, I'll take that as a promise then."

"Yeah, one day I'll surpass you in terms of magic." Arthur smirked.

"Maybe, but you should learn how to get beaten up first because your smirk is always irritating to look at." I huffed.

Arthur's power growth is not an issue for me. But I'll be sure to stop him if he somehow wanders along a dark path. I mean, that is my responsibility.

"Bruda! da food is here!" Ellie abruptly end my short thought.

"3 spaghetti for the Leywin siblings."

"Thank you, uncle." I took a fork and thanked uncle.

"Don't worry kiddo. It is you who thought of this food idea, I should be the one who is thankful." He ruffled my hair and goes back to the kitchen.

He is a nice uncle, I admit that.

"Your life is nice..." He muttered.

For a second, I thought I misheard that but I see that Arthur was quite jealous.

'B*tch, getting elf princess to like you is nicer than my everyday life getting beat up by master.' But I decided to hold it in.

* * *

I am quite full. After finishing our lunch, I decided that we should go to the plaza.

"So, what's in there?" Arthur asked.

"Many things, weapons, potions, beast core, foods, and some toys." I answered.

"What will we be buying?"

"Toys for Ellie and new daggers for me, that's all I guess."

"Hey, what about me?"

I stared at him like he was some sort of joke.

"Don't worry, I won't forget my own brother, I'll buy you something."

He shrugs, "I really don't know if you are serious or joking... you are confusing."

"Bruda! Stop talking! Move!" Ellie abruptly ended our conversation and pulled my hair out.

"Stop, Ellie! We'll move!" I started running and Ellie only giggled.

"Hahaha!" Arthur laughed. I glared at him as I ran forward.

"Laugh more, and I'll make sure to choke you in your sleep." I said darkly.

He stopped laughing and shivered, "Sorry."

"Heh." I smirked and ran faster.

"Yeaaa!" Ellie enjoyed the wind as I ran faster.

Author's POV:

The three siblings enjoy their time together. Even if their future together is undetermined, can they stick together as siblings even if the path they will take is arduous?

But let's not talk about the future. To them, now is the time they can truly enjoy their time as siblings.

The three of them deserve it.

Isn't that right?

- To Be Continued.

(A/N: This chapter wasn't supposed to exist in the first place but I decided to show siblings' bond. Don't want every chapter to be super serious

Anyways, sorry for the late update. I finally graduated and now moving to another city, let's hope that I have more time to write)